Ca tru singing - A heritage of Vietnamese people Culture - Sports

Ca tru singing - A heritage of Vietnamese people

Ca tru is a complex form of sung poetry found in the north of Vietnam, with lyrics written in a traditional Vietnamese poetic form. It had been of risk of being lost, but has undergone a revival and shown remarkable resilience since being recognised by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage in need of urgent protection in 2009.
Leaders commemorate Hung Kings in Phu Tho province Society

Leaders commemorate Hung Kings in Phu Tho province

State President Vo Van Thuong, central and local officials, along with thousands of people offered incense in commemoration of the Hung Kings, the legendary founders of Vietnam, at the Hung Kings Temple in the northern province of Phu Tho on April 29 (the 10th day of the third lunar month).
Vietnam’s imprints in protecting intangible cultural heritages Culture - Sports

Vietnam’s imprints in protecting intangible cultural heritages

Vietnam is one of the first nations joining the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (2003 Convention), and its efforts to contribute to the preservation and promotion of such heritage over the past two decades have won recognition from the international community, as demonstrated in the country's twice election to the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage.